Here Are The 9 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In Minnesota
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Jo Magliocco
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Exploring Minnesota can sometimes mean finding some of the most unusual, hilarious, and fun attractions in the county. From unique sculptures to crazy activities, we have found some of the weirdest places to go in the state, and they’re all totally worth visiting, even just to say you’ve been!
Yes, Minnesota has one of these. Salt Lake in Lac Qui Parle County is one of the best places for birdwatching in the state.
In Darwin, you can find the largest ball of twine rolled by one man, Francis Johnson. It's worth a visit to this twine ball for the reason alone that one person accomplished this, unlike all of the other so-called largest twine balls in the US. This is one that really counts.
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Learn about the Kensington Runestone and enjoy MN artifacts in this slightly odd but very interesting museum.
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This attraction in Kasota is weird and incredibly unique. It's one of the only recreational tank driving experiences in the world and by far the most interesting, with options to crush cars and even a mobile home.
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Minnesota has a surprising amount of sculptures, and among the most interesting locations that display them is the Franconia Sculpture Park. Not only are the pieces ever changing and fascinating, but the remote location makes wandering through this park a truly peaceful experience.
This is Minnesota's first licensed B&B, and one of the most unique places to stay in the state. Spending a night in this cottage is an unforgettable experience, and we promise, it's much more quaint and comfortable than it looks!
Until 2015, this was the quietest place on earth. Quiet enough to hear every noise your body makes, and to make you go crazy within minutes.
Upon his death, Edwin Julius Krueger, proprietor of the store, left the store and the mess he had been accumulating for years to the city for the purpose of creating a museum. Ed kept EVERYTHING, including his dead cat, and the Wykoff Progress Club made this into the strange museum it is today; full of 50 years of interesting (and not so interesting) junk.
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The Northernmost part of the the contiguous United States, the Northwest Angle is one of Minnesota's strangest and coolest places to explore. Acquired due to a mapmakers error, this part of Minnesota that is separated from the rest of the state by Lake of the Woods is beautiful and secluded.
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